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Sunday August 1, 2010
Sunday Morning Worship August 1: I Don't Want to Talk About It Jeff Rodriquez, Westside UU Church.
Unitarian Universalists and other liberal religions pride themselves on being open-minded and willing to hear other viewpoints. But how tolerant are we really? Jeff has some observations on this -- and he wants to talk about them.
Adult Forum August 1: Mary Cathcart will give a presentation on Heifer International. She is the Dallas/Fort Worth Lead Volunteer for this well known program.
Bible Workbench: 9:30 a.m. in Jaggers Library. There is no requirement that you 'know' anything
about the bible. W e are not the First Jefferson 'Bible
experts'. The reason we like this curriculum is because
it allows us to approach these scriptures in a
non-threatening way. We don't look for answers, or even
consensus. We don't debate. We just want to investigate
what this book is. You don't have to 'read in advance',
but here are the verses we will discuss for the next few
weeks: Aug 1: Luke 12:13-21; Aug 8: Isaiah 1:1, 10-20; Aug 15: Luke 12:49-56.
Elaine Simpson: 817-233-7147
 Social Action and Diversity Meeting Sunday August 1 at 12:45 p.m.
CUUPS Lammas and Cookfest Ritual Saturday July 31. Ingathering for ritual at 6:30 p.m. For feasting after ritual bring what toppings you would like with fresh baked bread. Contact Rosalind Dugan 817-447-9240.
Eastside Ministries Cook's Night Off! and Summer Gospel Night Saturday July 31 at St. Matthew's United Methodist Church, 7335 Vanessa Drive, Fort Worth. For only $7.00 per person, you will enjoy a baked ham dinner with all the trimmings, served between 5:00 and 7:00 p.m. There will be a cake auction and each member church in the Eastside Ministry group is asked to donate 3 cakes for this. In addition we will have lots of good old gospel music, presented by talented groups from the member churches. Let's turn out, have a great time and help our neighborhood mission! Tickets at the door, and I will have some here during the last 2 weeks of July. If you'd like to bring a cake to donate, call Pat Naney at 817-545-3160 or email wnaney@att.net
 First Jefferson qUUilters Wednesday August 4 at 4:00-6:00 p.m. in the Parlor.
PFLAG Meeting Parents and Friends of Lesbians and Gays meet Thursday August 5 at 7:00 p.m. in Coleman Hall.
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Religious Education For Children and Youth
Chalice Children Teachers Needed We still need volunteers. This is a wonderful opportunity to work with children of varying ages in a relaxed setting. Chalice Children volunteers supervise children ages 4-8 who leave worship service after the Story for All Ages. If you are interested, contact Tammy Hayward at 817-423-4392 or thayward73@hotmail.com
North Texas Teacher Training Saturday August 21 8:30 a.m - 4:30 p.m. at First Unitarian Church of Dallas. Sponsored by NTAUUS this enriching and informative seminar will include breakfast and lunch. Special guest speakers will be Scottie McIntyre Johnson, candidate for the UU ministry; Rev. Susan Smith, District Executive for the Southwest UU Conference; and Jennifer Nichols, District Director for the Southwest UU Conference. All First Jefferson religious education teachers are invited to attend. Contact Tammy Hayward
thayward73@hotmail.com to RSVP or for more information.
Adult Religious Education
For information about our
upcoming Adult Religious
Education classes contact
Adult RE Co-chairs Joe
Chambers and Deedee Horton.
News To Use
 This Week At First Jefferson is taking a week off. Your editors will be on vacation next week at SWUUSI, and therefore will not publish a weekly e-mail edition on August 6. For information, dates, and times for upcoming events check The Courier or the Church Calendar online. We will return on Friday August 13.
Summer Choir Schedule  The choir now meets at 10:30 a.m. on Sundays to rehearse an offertory piece and choral responses. The music is generally simpler during the summer, so this is a great time to give choir a try! Contact Roy Redman, 817-451-4842. If you are interested, but your music skills are a little rusty, ask Roy about forming a music reading class.
Upcoming Denominational News and Events
 The Southwest Conference Unitarian Universalist Summer Institute (SWUUSI)
Swimming In The Deep End will be held August 1-6, 2010 at the Western Hills Guest Ranch in Hulbert, Oklahoma in the Sequoyah State Park. For more information about the programs and accommodations at this very fun and enriching summer camp experience, go to SWUUSI 2010.
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In this Issue:
This Week's
Events
Upcoming Events
Church Calendar
Adult Religious Education
Religious Education for Children and Youth
News To Use
Denominational News
Caring and Sharing
Notable Quotable
Useful Links
Upcoming Events
Next Sunday August 8, 2010
Adult Forum August 8: Fort Worth Councilman Joel Burns will speak, with a Q&A to follow.
Sunday Service August 8: Question Box Sermon The Rev. Jennifer Innis. Bring your questions about life, the universe, and everything. Having never before seen your questions until the moment they are asked, Rev. Jennifer will respond to the best of her ability using your inquiries to help shape the direction of worship for the rest of the year.
Altar Flowers on Sunday August 8 are donated by Charlotte Bailey in memory of her late father, Glenn Brisbon, Jr.
Check the church calendar online to reserve a date for
flower donation. E-mail the church at
fjuuc@usa.net
with Altar Flower Request in the subject line.
Write the date you desire and the name of the
person you wish to honor or memorialize. Or you
can call or e-mail Jean Bruttell.
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Other Upcoming Events
 Getting to Know UU Sunday August 8 at 12:15 p.m. with Rev. Jennifer Innis. Especially designed for Newcomers, Getting to Know UU is an informal 40 minute session with the Minister designed to help newcomers learn more about Unitarian Universalism and First Jefferson Church. Join us in the Parlor for conversation and light refreshments. Childcare provided.
Mark your calendars for Building the World We Dream About beginning Sunday September 5 and continuing on consecutive Sundays at 9:45 - 10:45 a.m. Building the World We Dream About is more than just a series of workshops on racism and diversity. BTWWDA is about "walking the talk" of Unitarian Universalism at its best. It is a transformative process that will guide us as we shape ourselves into the church we dream about. Plan now to attend this important series.
Service Auction 2010 !!! has been scheduled for Saturday November 6. Mark your calendars and plan to attend. The annual Service Auction and Dinner is one of our largest social gatherings and fundraising events of the year with both a silent and live auction of many goods, services, dinners, arts, and crafts that have been generously donated by the members and friends to benefit our church. There are many ways for you to get involved and participate in the fun. Check at the Service Auction information table in the foyer on Sundays. Additionally, watch this space for upcoming announcements.
~Dan Tribble
Notable Quotable
What lies behind us and what lies before us are a small matter compared to what lies within us.
~Ralph Waldo Emerson
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Caring and Sharing
Congratulations to Andrey Ponochevny! Our former pianist and friend was awarded a silver medal for second place in the very prestigious New Orleans International Piano Competition. The award included a $10,000 cash prize. Listen to and see Andrey's performance in the final round here:
Hall Piano Company
Gail Rowntree and Thea Chambers now co-chair the Caring and Sharing Committee. Please give us a call or email us with any joys or concerns you may have. If you know anyone who has been ill or hospitalized or having a difficult time, please let the Caring and Sharing Committee know. If you cannot attend church, and want one of your Joys, Milestones or Concerns mentioned during Sunday morning service, do let us know.
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